The District recognizes the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and for the operation of schools. For the purpose of this policy, AI is any technology that can produce content including, but not limited to, text, images, audio, or simulated data. It can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, solving problems, and making decisions. In the educational context, it can support personalized learning, accelerate learning, automate administrative tasks and provide interactive and engaging learning experiences. Teachers can use Al for a broad range of educational reasons. Teachers and staff should integrate technology tools that benefit the educational process. The district will provide education on Al's role in enhancing instruction and productivity. However, it is also recognized that there are potential risks associated with using AI, including cheating or the impact its unguided use may have. Staff and students should never rely solely on AI content without review.
The Superintendent or designee is authorized to develop regulations to implement this policy. The regulation shall incorporate additional information regarding staff and student privacy, promote academic integrity and provide students with developmentally appropriate instruction on the ethical use of AI. Misuse or malicious use of Al technologies will lead to disciplinary action. Personally identifiable information (PIT) and confidential information about students and employees should never be input into any Al system without prior authorization. PPI includes, but is not limited to, a person's name, address, email address, telephone number, Social Security number, or other personally identifiable information. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, information in a student's education record, such as their grades and information about an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
The safety of student data is of the utmost importance. The school district shall adhere to federal and state regulations, which include:
The district will implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect student data collected by AI systems from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification or disclosure in accordance with FERP A and COPP A. When contracting with third party vendors providing AI systems or services, the district shall ensure that the vendor complies with all applicable FERP A and COPP A regulations and maintains appropriate safeguards to protect student data privacy and security.
For all of the benefits of AI, it is also recognized that there are potential risks associated with the use of Al, including cheating or the impact its unguided use may have. Inappropriate uses of AI can include:
The District’s requirements concerning authorized uses of District technology tools, user obligations and representation as well as the consequences for unauthorized use and/or unlawful use of District technology are set out in Board Policy particularly Policy and Regulation 6320.
Before a student is authorized to use the district's technological resources, the student and his/her guardian will sign the Acceptable Use Policy in accordance with Policy and Regulation 6320.